Asheville, NC weather in February
February in Asheville: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 52°F, lows 32°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 2.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:30 am / 5:57 pm | 7:01 am / 6:24 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am34°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Asheville Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 60°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 39°F
- Wettest February2016: 6.1 in
- Driest February2002: 0.9 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-5°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 52°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 32°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Charlotte, NC100 mi · high 57°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Raleigh, NC220 mi · high 55°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV187 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
How Asheville ranks in February
- Normal high195th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days317th driest of 378
- Comfortable days187th most of 340
What to pack for Asheville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 654 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Asheville in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -5°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Asheville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Asheville?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Asheville (45 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Asheville (USW00013872), 0.4 mi SSW of the city center, 2,238 ft (111 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Asheville Rgnl Airport (USW00003812), 12 mi S of the city center, 2,117 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Asheville Regional Airport (723150-03812), 12 mi S of the city center, 2,118 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.